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  • Top Hat

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    Fully integrated branding, web, and ad agency.

    Headquartered in Pittsburgh and owner-led since 2013, were a creative back-boned agency that delivers world-class design and unparalleled technical excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Top Hat Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • WordPress Website Design
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    • Iron City Beer
    • Hop Culture
    • Wesley Family Services
    • Untappd
    • Alaskan Brewing Co.
    • Facebook/Meta
    • The Veil Brewing Company
    • Stone Brewing Co.
    • MailChimp
    • Allegheny County
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    Top Hat Reviews & Testimonials

    • Josey Orr
      Josey Orr Review from Google
      5.0

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      Ben and the Tophat team were fantastic to work with. They built our website quickly, professionally, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. Communication was clear, the final product looks great, and we’re very happy with how everything turned out. Highly recommend.

    • Adam Kunes
      Adam Kunes Review from Google
      5.0

      Adam Kunes's Review Sourced from Google

      I can’t say enough good things about Top Hat. In a world full of AI slop and cookie-cutter creative, these folks actually care. The team is insanely talented, thoughtful, and willing to go above and beyond to make the work great. I recommend them to everyone for design and development needs, and we’re beyond proud to showcase the websites they’ve helped bring to life.

    • James Ambrose
      James Ambrose Review from Google
      5.0

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      Top Hat was able to seamlessly establish a distinct identity that unequivocally reflects the mission of the company, its history and the vision of where its stakeholders aim to move in the future. By engaging in Top Hat’s full suite of services such as brand strategy, visualization, web design, and search engine optimization, our company is positioned for national growth and will succeed for many years to come. Top Hat’s team encouraged our stakeholders to think outside the status quo. Our robust new brand and website are proof the Top Hat team truly knows what it takes to execute a cohesive process from start to finish.

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  • Creatively Advancing Business

    Blink Advertising is a full-service marketing and communications agency specializing in integrated B2B and B2C solutions that help businesses strengthen their brands, engage audiences, and achieve measurable growth. For more than a decade, the agency has combined strategic thinking, creative execution, and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Blink Advertising Agency Services

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    • Mac Bid
    • UPMC
    • Guardian Protection
    • Gerard Plumbing and Heating
    • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
    • DePaul School for Hearing and Speech
    • Advanced Basement Solutions
    • Guardian Storage
    • Armstrong Comfort Solutions
    • Rome Monument
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    Blink Advertising Agency Reviews & Testimonials

    • steve drizos
      steve drizos Review from Google
      5.0

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      I had the pleasure of meeting with Jeff Swartz recently, and I couldn't be more impressed with Ethic’s level of professionalism and dedication to their clients. From the moment I reached out to them, I knew I was in good hands. What sets Ethic Advertising apart is their genuine willingness to listen and understand the unique needs of your business. They don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, they take the time to customize their marketing strategies to perfectly fit your goals and objectives. I highly recommend Ethic Advertising for your marketing needs. Their stellar reputation is well-deserved, and I look forward to our partnership in the future.

    • Greg Leach
      Greg Leach Review from Google
      5.0

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      We talked to numerous marketing firms across the US and most were either inept or wouldn’t talk to us because we’re a startup. When I initially contacted Ethic, I was so used to having a bad experience with other marketing firms, I bluntly said “we’re a startup that needs a lot of help with brand recognition, but we’re on a very limited budget. Can you help?”. The owner Jeff said “let’s talk”. We spent the next hour discussing our business operation and different marketing strategies. We then had a follow up call in which Jeff came prepared with a full presentation and spent the afternoon explaining each line item step by step of how to execute our short term marketing goals. He did all this on his own time for nothing in return. We do not have an agreement in place and there's no guarantee of future business when working with a startup. I can't thank Jeff and the Ethic team enough. They will be our “go to” for all our future marketing needs but it's not because of the free time they gave us, but rather their level of expertise. Our company launched service in January 2023 and currently has 400 app downloads. I will give a follow up review in one year to showcase the value of this experience. If you’re looking for a high level marketing company contact Ethic.

    • Candice Puzak
      Candice Puzak Review from Google
      5.0

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      We've been working with Ethic for about a year and a half, using various forms of online advertising and strategy. They have been great partners - always quick to respond, thorough in their approach and knowledgeable in the ever changing digital ad space. Their ability to scale their services to fit our needs and budget has been extremely beneficial as well. We highly recommend Ethic to anyone looking for a quality digital partner.

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  • We connect the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose.

    Kiosk is a full-service marketing agency that connects the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose. Headquartered in Novato, California, we drive meaningful results by putting people at the heart of everything we do...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Kiosk Creative Services

    • CRO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
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    • Equinix
    • SMU Cox School of Business
    • Stanford University Graduate School of Business
    • UVA Darden School of Business
    • UCSF Health
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Radio Advertising Agency in United States FAQs

What do radio advertising agencies in the United States company do?

Radio advertising agencies in the United States are creative promo firms focused on audio channels. They conduct granular audience segmentation and market analysis to develop a media plan that strategically allocates budget across terrestrial AM/FM, satellite, and digital streaming audio platforms for optimal reach and frequency within defined demographic targets.  

As part of the service, they oversee the entire campaign, including the production of high-fidelity audio spots (jingles, live reads, produced narratives), negotiation of spot placement and rates, and post-campaign attribution modeling. Their core function is to use their niche knowledge of dayparting and Nielsen Audio ratings to ensure the client's commercial message delivers a maximum ROI by reaching the most qualified listeners. 

What information do I need to provide to a radio advertising firm?

When commencing a partnership with a radio advertising firm, you first need to provide a clear, quantifiable advertising objective, such as increasing brand awareness by X% or obtaining X number of sales leads, to define the campaign's mission. Equally important, you must detail your specific target audience demographics, psychographics, and their listening habits to select appropriate stations and airtime.  

You will also need to define the core message together, i.e., the main call-to-action, along a realistic budget and timeline to scope the ad length, frequency, and production quality effectively. Finally, include any existing brand assets like taglines, jingles, or desired tone to maintain brand consistency. 

How much do radio advertising services in the US cost?

The total cost for radio advertising services in the US can vary wildly, with individual spots ranging from as low as $5 on very small stations to over $8,000 for prime-time ads in major markets. When compared to television, radio often offers a significantly lower cost-per-thousand (CPM), typically between $10 and $20, making it a relatively more cost-efficient medium for reaching a broad audience.  

Primary factors impacting this price include the market size, the ad's placement in high-demand "dayparts" (like morning drive), the length of the spot, and the required frequency to achieve high reach goals. Additionally, production costs, including professional voice talent and jingles, must be factored into the final advertising budget. 

How do United States radio advertising agencies measure project success?

United States radio advertising agencies primarily measure success by calculating the return on ad spend (ROAS), which involves tracking the incremental revenue directly attributable to the radio campaign. This attribution is often nuanced, relying on digital metrics like spikes in branded Google searches, website traffic, or dedicated landing page visits occurring within minutes of an ad's airtime, using geo-fencing or sophisticated attribution software.  

For awareness campaigns, they rely on traditional metrics such as reach and frequency data, alongside pre- and post-campaign brand lift surveys to measure changes in brand recall and perception. These agencies also use unique tracking mechanisms, like specific promo codes, dedicated phone numbers, or different regional URLs, to isolate the radio ad's direct impact from other marketing channels for an accurate, non-misattributed result. 

What questions should I ask a radio advertising agency in the United States before hiring?

Beyond simply asking about pricing, you should ask some of the following questions to make sure the candidate is a good fit for the project: 

  1. What is your process for selecting specific radio stations and time slots for our target demographic? 
  2. Can you provide a minimum of two relevant case studies or client references from businesses in our industry or with similar marketing challenges? 
  3. What level of audio production is included in the cost? 
  4. What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) you will track for our campaign, and how frequently will we receive performance reports?  
  5. Will our entire budget be spent on media, or are there separate fees for media buying, strategy, and creative services?  
  6. What is your policy on working with our direct competitors?  

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